In other words, will people that believe in God, but don't steadily attend church service, will they go to Heaven? What if we just pray in our 'spare time?' Yes I do believe in God but why should i listen to other imperfect humans preach about him, when I could just have a direct relationship with Him? (Sorry there's about 2 different parts to my question)
2006-07-13 18:48:16 · 11 answers · asked by MeLovesYou 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe that God wants us to make the most of our short time on earth. this sounds horrible, but Church, I mean come on!
2006-07-13 18:49:40 · update #1
Church services are not a requirement for Heaven. The only requirement is that you yourself keep a close relationship with God, and help to spread his message to others. You don't have to do this in church. Church services are merely a gathering for the like-minded, and those with similar beliefs.
2006-07-13 18:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deists... Arent they the ones that believe that God created the world, set it in motion and then left it to do its thing?
If God let the world be, would Jesus be a factor? Jesus is the key to Salvation. Belief that he came to this world and died for your sins is how a person gets to heaven. Not prayer, not baptism, not going to Church on Sunday.
2006-07-14 01:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by buccaneerparrot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chruch made the Bible. To believe in the Bible is to believe in the authority that made it.
"But if I should be delayed, you should know how to behave in the household of God, which is the the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth." 1 timothy 3:15
2006-07-14 01:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that yes deists will go to heaven
there's no reason why a loving god wouldn't allow that
2006-07-14 01:51:50 · answer #4 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian I believe that a person must accept Christ as their Savior, as the One who died for their sins. But given that, no church is needed, no preachers or priests are required, and I believe that Christianity would do well if not better without either one.
2006-07-14 01:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely not (re Deists going to heaven)...
Actually what you describe above are not deists... No offense meant.
If a person sincerely commits their life to Jesus Christ, they will go to heaven.
For a brief explanation of the gospel (of salvation through Jesus Christ), see http://www.godsci.org/gs/new/essence.html
Cordially,
John
2006-07-14 01:50:54 · answer #6 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe we will all go to heaven, every single one no matter what.
Why would God love us all unconditionally and then have conditions for his love? (like attending church or even believing in him/her)
2006-07-14 03:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by atlantisflicka 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Going to church or not has nothing to do with Salvation.
Salvation is knowing JESUS IS GOD!
2006-07-14 01:53:02 · answer #8 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the same thing, and yes; I believe we will go to heaven.
Buccaneerparrot: not all deists believe this. I don't.
2006-07-14 01:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all become worm food one way or the other. No heaven or hell. God is just a spirit that exists in us. No powers, magic, miracles, nothing.
2006-07-14 01:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋